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The USC st USC is politically dead, and apathy basks S in glory. F i: The students have been successful in their ii attempts to remain as unconcerned and uninvolved as ever. What many of them fail to comprehend is that their lack of interest c is not to their advantage, especially with the c latest developments erupting from the 1 hallowed halls of Student Government, SG. \ The Gamecock has published a large \ number of articles and editorials suggesting the validity and the uncertainties of the proposed SG constitution. Not only have r mere oeen a coupie 01 letters on the topic, c but there have also been several choice p letters tossed back and forth between ^ student government officers and other ii persons of notable integrity. o a The most amazing thing about the whole ii situation is the lack of interest displayed by F the student body. There have been few letters received by the Gamecock from non On To the Edit letters It appea negative a tempt mac The Gamecock welcomes letters .Indv fiarls from its readers. Letters should be to rememb a maximum of 300 words and must When Fr be signed with the writer's correct intentions name, telephone, mailing address, sixteen woi class standing and major, and all, re| Pseudonyms are unacceptable, but that we mi the writer's name may be withheld success an by request if circumstances Wizard of C warrant. We reserve the right to People, I edit letters for space. Address imnortant letters to: Campus Opinion, The Gamecock, Drawer A, USC, IBVHK Columbia, S.C. 29208. Qamecock HUB Founded 1908 Mark J. Lundgren Editor in Chief i Don Fobes Copy Desk Chief News Editor David Baker Entertainment Editor Brett Friedlander . Sports Editor jl 1 Dave Roback Graphics Editor ]Blj Barbara Mathews Wire Editor | Jim Phillips Editorial Page Editor B " Leigh Grogan Assistant News Editor Lehman Stiles. 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All other material con I tjftlnAH k*?ln rv^m.. * 1 ....... iner iiui ktw i offi inivu wnnuui the permission of the editor. , Jtk, Opinions expressed In the Gamecock ere I J . ttwse, If signed, of the writer and, If i>n- V signed, of the senior editorial staff. ^ I udent disease ? !G members in regard to this most im- students at U! 11. _ -- rui u?iii issue, ii me pouucai system at USC current const s apparently this unimportant, then what is with the proj mportant to the student body? they are cur petition endoi Apathy at Carolina has taken on new Student Go> limensions, especially with the latest average stud ievelopments in S t udent Government, petition supp rhere seems to be a private feud going on ment that he vithin the governmental body and no one on about? he outside wants to add to, or is concerned vith, the ongoing battle. It is a pi The apathetic attitude of USC students is university to tothing more than a cop out. It's a way out government I if standing up and taking responsibility for rights of the troiecung me rignts oi all students at USC. the size of U Jnknowingly to most students, special thusiasm to | nterest groups seem to be the rising power tically nil. m campus this year. Every major decision ffecting the student body is directly or ^he spring ndirectly influenced by small groups of nment officer >e?ple- soon. This is a students who It goes without saying that the majority of that. It's a iader suggests r nr Hunter, after reading your critical review of the Hollywood he Wiz, felt that I (if no one else) should comment. rs to me that you first of all attended the movie with ? ttitude. In your own words, The Wiz was just a useless at le by blacks to revive the classic The Wizard of Oz starrinj ind. It appears to me that you, while viewing The Wiz. cease< er the real meaning of the story. ank Baum wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz back in 1900 hi: were not to prove that the typical pig-tail female at agi iild embark on this glorious trip. Baum's message was to on< *ardless of sex, age, creed or color. To those of us who fee ast venture five thousand miles in order to find happiness d other things that may appear important, The Wonderfu >z was made for you. seing human, have the tendency to feel that they are no * 1 " * UUl limy JI'U IMIffii, an? they HAust go lar away in order t Hlllilffi?^wiiiip|^p^. ^?isissi ' " : ^'im \ v v*rfwB818SS sitting on SC wprp as unfamiliar wifh thp ctuHp itution as they obviously are open sosed constitution. Ironically, just a rently being asked to sign a rsing support for a change in fernment. How could the if \ lent sign his signature to a demc orting a change in a govern- devel or she really knows nothing entir< how t It is efforl -ivilege for a college or a const have some form of student petiti lo represent and preserve the sprin; student body. At a university SC it is amazing that the en *: 1. : 1 1 gci dtuvci^ nivuivcu lb pracstudc as in: elections for Student Gover- it isn s and senate seats will be here isn't chance and an opportunity for days wish to get involved to do just is a i student government and if shoul eview mis be accepted and all imperfection what is projected in The Wiz. 3 No Editor, no it doesn't matte unflattering afro, in your opinion, a "ease on down the road." better a was. For the meaning still standi ? want is inside of ourselves, literal! But in order to achieve all tha ourselves, for that is the real ke would view The Wiz again with a ee light. 1 So remember, the next time , anything in that matter, put as 1 traditionalitiesandbeopen. t Iris R. Hunter o Fresnman, Retail Management /j} - "" ^ s J Al- a*-***" J the butt nts don't care how it operates or who ites it, then the whole system might is well be abolished. JSC is as politically dead as has been instrated in response to the latest opments, then it is necessary for the j student body to seriously consider hey wish to be governed in the future, imperative that all students make an : to study the current and the proposed itutions carefully before signing any ons and certainly before voting in the g election. ( thic mnv hp trm mnr>h fn aclr nf . ?a?k# WV- vuv AI1UV.I1 VU QOA VII U1C ;nt body. This issue isn't as important sufficient football or basketball tickets; 't as important as closing Green St.; it as important as school closing for two because of snow. Student Government ninor concern of students, although it Id be their major concern. i ;ses point is go hidden (or not noticed). That is r that Dorothy (Diana Ross) had an It doesn't matter who could dance or ?A :4 * inu ii uiuii i maiier now oia me person 5 there, boldly saying that all that we ly speaking, in our own "backyard." t we want we must first "believe" in ;y to success. Perhaps, Editor, if you new attitude then you too will see the you review another play, movie or ide all thoughts of presentation and mmm V&w